Welsh Outdoor Championships 2026
12/13 Sept 2026
Entries are closed!
Welsh National and Welsh Open Championships 2026
Registered racers from any of Home Nations are invited to enter the Welsh Championships. Extra prizes will be awarded to Welsh registered racers for the National Championships.
There will be two practice sessions on the Friday night preceding the Championships. Entry to these will stay open until Friday lunchtime.
There will be two practice sessions on the Friday night preceding the Championships. Entry to these will stay open until Friday lunchtime.
Courses
If the Seeded race becomes oversubscribed, you may add your name to the waiting list and the Jury will determine which athletes will be accepted after the closing date for entries.
- Acceptance to the Seeded Race will be determined by oBARTS seed points. Racers with lower seed points will be given preference.
- U10/U12 entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
- If your entry is not accepted, you will be contacted and given a full refund.
- If you are accepted from the waiting list, you will be contacted and told how to make payment.
National Championships
National Champs U14+
Seeded race for U14 and older racers.
96 of 160 entered
National Champs (U10 & U12)
U10 & U12 stubby slalom.
25 of 70 entered
Open Championships
Open Champs U14+
Seeded race for U14 and older racers.
87 of 160 entered
Open Champs (U10 & U12)
U10 & U12 stubby slalom.
20 of 70 entered
Waiting List
Waiting List National Champs
0 entered
Waiting List Open Champs
0 entered
Practice Sessions
Practice session 18:00-19:30
24 of 50 entered
Practice session 19:30-21:00
13 of 50 entered
Entry Fees
Race entry (until 09/09/26):
Entry Fee: £35.00
Practice Sessions (until 12:00 11/09/26)
Fee £15.00
Entry Fee: £35.00
Practice Sessions (until 12:00 11/09/26)
Fee £15.00
Race Information
Venue
Pontypool Ski Slope
Leave the M4 at Junction 25a signposted Newport/Cwmbran and follow the A4042 towards Pontypool.
At Pontypool take the A472 following signs to the ski slope.
For SatNav users – the postcode is NP4 8AT.
Pontypool Ski Slope
Leave the M4 at Junction 25a signposted Newport/Cwmbran and follow the A4042 towards Pontypool.
At Pontypool take the A472 following signs to the ski slope.
For SatNav users – the postcode is NP4 8AT.
Car Parking and Facilities
Parking is at the leisure centre car parks on Trosnant Street.
Please note there is a lengthy uphill walk from the car park to the ski slope.
Vehicle Access to the Ski Centre will only be permitted to those cars holding permits issued by Torfaen Borough Council.
Disabled persons requiring access should contact Snowsport Wales by email info@snowsportwales.net. There are disabled parking spaces in front of the leisure centre.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from a mobile commercial unit at the slope. Additional refreshments and toilets are available at the Leisure Centre café near the car park.
Racers may leave skis in the ski centre workshop overnight on Friday and Saturday evening at their own risk. No liability for loss or damage will be accepted by the race organisers or Torfaen Borough Council.
Parking is at the leisure centre car parks on Trosnant Street.
Please note there is a lengthy uphill walk from the car park to the ski slope.
Vehicle Access to the Ski Centre will only be permitted to those cars holding permits issued by Torfaen Borough Council.
Disabled persons requiring access should contact Snowsport Wales by email info@snowsportwales.net. There are disabled parking spaces in front of the leisure centre.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from a mobile commercial unit at the slope. Additional refreshments and toilets are available at the Leisure Centre café near the car park.
Racers may leave skis in the ski centre workshop overnight on Friday and Saturday evening at their own risk. No liability for loss or damage will be accepted by the race organisers or Torfaen Borough Council.
Slope Rules
- Access to the slope is for officials, accredited coaches and racers only.
- During open practice and inspection bibs must be worn so that the number is visible from back and front as this is your accreditation to be on the slope. Racers without a bib will be asked to leave the slope.
- Inspection on foot by racers is not permissible. Racers will be given further information prior to the start of course inspection.
- Helmets and gloves must be worn by anyone on skis at all times whilst on the slope.
- Coaches who accompany their racers during course inspection must be on skis or blades.
Race Bulletin
To read the Invitation Bulletin which contains full event details, click on the link to the GBSki event page
To read the Invitation Bulletin which contains full event details, click on the link to the GBSki event page
